Seth Milbrand has been named chief operating officer of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20 years of experience with YMCA associations to the role. Milbrand previously was the district vice president at the YMCA of the Suncoast, overseeing operations at four branches. During his tenure, he led initiatives such as developing … Read more
Former NFL player Michael Lehan has opened the Peach Cobbler Factory in Bradenton, bringing a personal touch to the dessert scene. Located at 629 Cortez Road W, the shop will host a grand opening on Saturday, January 11, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring raffle prizes and a menu of sweet treats. The shop … Read more
Polar Capital, a specialist asset management group, has opened its first office in Tampa Bay. It has signed a four-year, four-month lease at Thousand & One, an office tower on Water Street Tampa. Founded in 2001, Polar Capital manages $30.9 billion in assets, across global markets, and maintains offices in financial hubs including London, New … Read more
John Mejia is the chief executive officer of his family-owned business, Mega Service Solutions, in Tampa, which was founded by his father, Eddie Mejia. Since taking the helm, he has pulled the company back from organizational instability and is now on track to hit $11 million in revenue by the end of 2024, with the … Read more
As the new year begins you (hopefully) have drafted and are preparing to implement a plan to increase sales and drive revenue, in 2025. Take a moment to survey the ever-changing business development landscape. If you haven’t noticed, the world of sales is evolving rapidly. Technology is becoming more advanced, customer expectations are higher and top … Read more
St. Petersburg has a new place to gather, stay and play with the arrival of Moxy St. Pete. Developed through a partnership between PTM Partners and DoveHill, and managed by the Wurzak Hotel Group, the hotel brings Marriott’s Moxy brand to the heart of the city. The property joins the landscape near Tropicana Field, seamlessly … Read more
The West Coast of Florida recently experienced back-to-back hurricanes, four weeks ago. The storm surge from Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in the Tampa Bay area and then, just two weeks later, the Tampa Bay area faced hurricane-force winds and flooding from Hurricane Milton. Homes and businesses suffered devastating water and wind damage from both hurricanes. … Read more
Business valuations can cripple the day-to-day of any business. They are expensive and time-consuming. A business valuation not only considers the historical financial information of the company but also looks at the projected future revenues and expenses of the company to determine a fair market value. Of course, every business owner I have encountered believes … Read more
Contributed by Elizabeth Shauger, director with Mauldin & Jenkins As 2024 comes to an end, many of us will reflect on the blessings and challenges this year has brought. It is also important to look at your finances at this time of year and get ahead with your tax planning. Doing it now means you … Read more
